Major-General Sir Isaac Brock, K.B., 1769-1812

Photo by contributor Guernsey Museums & Galleries - Posted May, 2008

Photo Source - Wikipedia Commons

Plaque Location

Guernsey
On the stone wall at St. Peter Port Church in St. Peter Port

Coordinates: N 49 27.287 W 02 32.186

Plaque Text

One of Canada's outstanding military heroes, Isaac Brock was born on this island. He entered the British Army in 1785, became a lieutenant-colonel of the 49th Regiment of Foot in 1797 and served in Europe 1799-1801. The following year he was posted to Canada with his regiment. In 1811, just prior to the outbreak of war between Britain and the United States, Brock became President of the Executive Council and Administrator of Upper Canada (now Ontario) and rapidly organized the defence of the infant colony. His leadership culminated in the capture of Detroit and the defeat of the U.S. invaders at Queenston Heights in 1812. He was mortally wounded during the latter engagement and is buried on the battlefield.

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Posted January 30, 2012
Im doing a project too - I hope this is accurate!

Posted April 1, 2011
I'm also doing a project on Sir Isaac Brock and this page helped me with picture subtitle. Thank you so much!

Posted April 14, 2009
i have to write an essay on issac brock he is my hero

Posted March 30, 2009
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Posted March 9, 2009
I think this page is sweet! I'm doing a project on Brock and this was such a big help! Thanks.

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